The Fathering Incentive: A Hard Look.

Mackey, Wade C.

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ERIC Number: EJ504402

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Fathering Incentive: A Hard Look.

Mackey, Wade C.

Journal of Children and Poverty, v1 n1 p85-100 Win 1995

Surveys the incentives and disincentives that influence men's decisions to participate in the role of father. A proposal is offered as a means of minimizing disincentives and maximizing incentives to increase fathers' support of their children, thereby decreasing child poverty. (GR)

Descriptors: Child Support, Cultural Influences, Economically Disadvantaged, Fatherless Family, Fathers, Incentives, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Poverty

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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